Autauga County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Autauga County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 517 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Autauga County compares with Alabama
Autauga County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Autauga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Autauga County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Autauga County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Autauga County at a glance: I-65 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Autauga County.
Overview
Police reported 517 crashes involving commercial trucks in Autauga County since 2015: 232 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Autauga County is I-65, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-14 (3), CR-1 (1) and CR-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Autauga County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- With 1.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Autauga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Autauga County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 8 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-40 | 1 |
| CR-83 | 1 |
| CR-BRIDGE Creek Rd | 1 |
| Us-Sr 3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Autauga County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 148 |
| US-82 | 58 |
| Al-14 | 41 |
| US-31 | 32 |
| Jensen Rd | 15 |
| S Memorial Dr | 11 |
| Us Hwy 82 Bypass | 10 |
| Us Hwy 82 Byp | 10 |
Autauga County at a glance
| Population | 61,464 |
| Land area | 594.5 sq mi |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,730 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Autauga County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 40 | +46% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 39 | -3% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 44 | +14% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Autauga County
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Questions fleets ask about Autauga County
How common are truck crashes in Autauga County?
517 truck crashes have been reported in Autauga County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 232 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Autauga County?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Autauga County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Autauga County?
October has the most truck crashes in Autauga County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Autauga County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Autauga County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Autauga County compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Autauga County has 72.5 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Autauga County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.